Long Distance Moving
Montreal Quebec City
PMG Moving handles your long-distance move from Montreal to Quebec City with professional, secure, and hassle-free service.
Montreal to Quebec City Route
Highway 20 is the main route between Montreal and Quebec City. The drive follows the St. Lawrence River through Drummondville and Trois-Rivières. In winter, road conditions on the A-20 can be challenging; PMG plans every move with weather and potential closures in mind.
Highlights: Capital of Quebec, Old Quebec UNESCO World Heritage Site, Château Frontenac, Plains of Abraham
To learn more about planning a long-distance move in Quebec, check out our complete long-distance moving guide.
Montreal Quebec City
250 km
Distance
2 h 30
Travel Time
$1,500 - $4,000
Price Range
4.9
Google Rating
What PMG Provides for Your Move
Full Packing
Full or partial packing with high-quality materials. Maximum protection for long-distance transport over 250 km.
Transport Insurance
Liability insurance included. Additional coverage options available for valuables and artwork.
Dedicated Truck
Your move gets its own truck. Your belongings are never mixed with other clients' items.
Storage
Secure warehouse for temporary storage if your dates don't align. Flexible and affordable solution.
Why Choose PMG for Your Move to Quebec City?
CNESST & Insurance
All our movers are covered by the CNESST. PMG holds comprehensive liability insurance covering all long-distance moves, including the Montreal-Quebec City route.
Transparent Pricing
Detailed fixed quote for your long-distance move. No hidden fees. You know exactly what you pay before moving day.
Equipped Trucks
Our trucks feature professional securing systems, protective blankets, and hydraulic ramps for safe transport over 250 km.
Personalized Service
Every long-distance move is unique. PMG assigns a dedicated coordinator to your project to ensure smooth communication from start to finish.
Moving to Quebec City: What You Need to Know
Quebec City (Ville de Québec) is the provincial capital and a UNESCO World Heritage city, renowned for its historic Old Town (Vieux-Québec), vibrant Carnaval, and strong public sector employment base. The city is increasingly attractive to young professionals, with a growing tech industry, thriving restaurant scene on rue Saint-Jean, and housing costs well below Montreal. Popular neighbourhoods include Saint-Roch, Limoilou, Charlesbourg, Sainte-Foy, and the scenic Haute-Ville.
The Montreal–Quebec City corridor along Autoroute 20 is one of PMG's most frequent routes — 265 km, roughly 2.5 to 3 hours. We typically load in the morning in Montreal and arrive in Quebec City by early afternoon. Parking in Vieux-Québec is a well-known challenge: the narrow streets of rue Saint-Louis and rue des Remparts require advance reservation of a loading zone from the Ville de Québec. For most other neighbourhoods, standard street parking suffices with the right notice.
Quebec City tips: The city experiences heavy snowfall (typically more than Montreal), so winter moves require extra planning around snow-clearing schedules. The funiculaire and many Old Town buildings have no elevator access — ask PMG about our stair-carry pricing for upper-floor apartments. Students moving for Université Laval should target mid-August to avoid the September 1 rush, when city parking enforcement is at its peak.
Frequently Asked Questions — Moving Montreal to Quebec City
Ready to Move from Montreal to Quebec City?
Get a free quote for your long-distance move. Starting at $1,500 - $4,000.